RESOLUTION 91-20385 RESOLUTION NUMBER 91-20385
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA APPROVING THE
GUIDELINES FOR THE HOTEL REHABILITATION LOAN
SUBSIDY PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE
APPROPRIATION OF $500,000 IN LEGALLY
AVAILABLE FY 91/92 RESORT TAX PROCEEDS FOR
IMPLEMENTATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF SAID
PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the Hotel Task Force has spent considerable time
discussing methods of attracting a convention headquarters
hotel to Miami Beach; and
WHEREAS, the present state of the nation' s economy
coupled with a weak foreign and domestic lending market have
made said task extremely difficult; and
WHEREAS, until market conditions develop, which will
support new hotel development, the Hotel Task Force has
determined that action needs to be taken to accelerate the
renovation of the existing stock of hotel rooms on Miami
Beach; and
WHEREAS, The Hotel Task Force has worked with the City' s
Department of Economic and Community Development to design a
Loan Subsidy Program specifically for hotel rehabilitation;
and
WHEREAS, On June 10, 1991, the City of Miami Beach' s Land
Use Committee approved said program in concept; and
WHEREAS, On September 9 , 1991, the City of Miami Beach' s
Loan Review Committee approved the Guidelines for said
program attached hereto as "Exhibit 1" ; and,
WHEREAS, The City Administration recommends the approval
and adoption of these Guidelines by the City Commission of the
City of Miami Beach, subject to such changes as may be
required by the City Attorney from time to time; and,
WHEREAS, Projected FY 91/92 Resort Tax proceeds will
exceed the amount necessary to satisfy all obligations payable
from these proceeds , and the projected excess proceeds are
sufficient to fund this program; and,
WHEREAS, The City Administration is requesting
authorization to appropriate $500, 000 in legally available
funds from FY 91/92 Resort Tax proceeds in order to
implement and administer said program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH FLORIDA, that the
Guidelines for the City of Miami Beach Loan Subsidy Program
for Hotel Rehabilitation attached hereto as "Exhibit 1" are
hereby approved and adopted, and that the appropriation of
$500, 000 in legally available funds from FY 91/92 Resort Tax
proceeds for implementation and administration of said program
is hereby authorized.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 23rd DAY OF October , 1991.
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TELEPHONE: 673-7010
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM NO.
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DATE: October 23, 1991
TO: Mayor Alex Daoud and
Members of the City Commission
FROM: Carla Bernabei Talarico
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SUBJECT:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH APPROVING THE GUIDELINES FOR THE HOTEL
REHABILITATION LOAN SUBSIDY PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING AN
APPROPRIATION OF $500,000 IN LEGALLY AVAILABLE FY 91/92
RESORT TAX FUNDS FOR IMPLEMENTATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF
SAID PROGRAM.
BACKGROUND:
Over the past year, the Hotel Task Force has spent considerable
time discussing methods of attracting a convention headquarters
hotel to Miami Beach. The deterioration of the nation's economy
coupled with a weak foreign and domestic lending market have made
this task extremely difficult. Until market conditions develop,
which will support new hotel development, the Task Force has
determined that action needs to be taken to accelerate the
renovation of the existing stock of hotel rooms on Miami Beach.
Such action would not only serve as an interim solution to
providing convention quality hotel rooms, but would also enhance
the area's viability for new hotel construction. As hotels renovate
and upgrade their facilities, traditionally low room rates in the
area will most likely increase, making new hotel development once
again feasible.
In an effort to encourage hotel owner's to renovate their
properties, the Hotel Task Force has worked with the City's
Department of Economic and Community Development to design a Loan
Subsidy Program specifically for hotel rehabilitation, wherein The
City will subsidize the interest rate on rehabilitation loans made
by conventional lending institutions to existing hotels.
Applicants will be able to apply to a lender of their choice as
specified in the program guidelines. Upon approval of a loan, the
City will work with the lender and the applicant to calculate the
amount of the subsidy (up to a 'maximum of' 3 percent) required to
make the project feasible. The subsidized period will be between
three to five years and properties would be limited in size to 250
rooms or less. This will allow the City to work with more than one
project per year. .
The City of Miami Beach's Loan Review Committee will be responsible
for reviewing applications for final approval .
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AGENDA •
ITEM.
DATE I�
Commission Memorandum
October 23, 1991
Page 2 .
The program Guidelines which are included as an attachment to the
resolution, are intended to establish some control over
disbursement of funds; to impose certain design standards, to meet
market requirements, to ensure quality workmanship; and to require
certain financial and legal disclosures to safeguard all parties
involved.
THE REQUEST
To approve the Guidelines for Hotel Rehabilitation Loan Subsidy
Program and to authorize the Department of Economic and Community
Development to finalize application procedures and program details.
To authorize the appropriation of $500, 000 legally available in FY
91/92 Resort Tax funds to meet the requirements of the Hotel
Rehabilitation Loan Subsidy Program.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends adoption of the accompanying
resolution approving the Guidelines for the Hotel Rehabilitation
Loan Subsidy Program and authorizing the appropriation of $500, 000
in legally available FY 91/92 Resort Tax funds for program
implementation.
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THE ATTACHED DOCUMENT RELATES TO
ITEM R-7-G
ON THE OCTOBER 23, 1991 AGENDA
CITY QF MIAMI BEACH
LEAN SUBSIDY PROGRAM
FOR
HOTEL REHABILITATION
GUIDELINES
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City of Miami Beach
Department of Economic and
Community Development
1700 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
LOAN SUBSIDY PROGRAM FOR HOTEL REHABILITATION
GUIDELINES
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER TELEPHONE:(305)173-7010
FAX:(305)173-7782
To: Miami Beach Hotel Owners
One of the City's primary objectives is to attract a new convention
headquarters hotel to Miami Beach. New hotel development is critical to the
success of the recently expanded and renovated Miami Beach Convention
Center. The deterioration of the nation's economy however, coupled with a
weak foreign and domestic lending market have made this task extremely
difficult.
Until market conditions develop,which will support the construction of a new
convention headquarters hotel, the City has determined that action needs to
be taken to accelerate the renovation of the existing stock of hotel rooms on
Miami Beach. In an effort encourage this, The City has designed this Loan
Subsidy Program specifically for hotel rehabilitation.
I would now like to invite you to examine the following guidelines, in the hope
that you take advantage of this opportunity for your property. Due to the
positive response to the program,the guidelines are intended to establish some
control over disbursement of funds, allowing for more than one applicant to
be considered each year; to impose certain design standards, to meet market
requirements and to ensure quality workmanship; and, to require certain
financial and legal disclosures to safeguard all parties involved. A Loan
Review Committee, charged with reviewing and approving applications, will
have some flexibility in easing and/or modifying the guideline criteria.
For assistance in completing an application, and for additional information on
the program, please do not hesitate to contact the Department of Economic
and Community Development at (305) 673-7193.
Sincerely,
21.1) a•-th/7-44:t.LA
Carla Bernabei Talarico
City Manager
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
LOAN SUBSIDY PROGRAM FOR HOTEL REHABILITATION
GUIDELINES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction 1
City's Review of Application 1
Interest Rate and Subsidy
Calculations 1
Term of Subsidy 1
Lender Criteria 1
Loan Closings 2
Property Qualifications 2
Applicant Eligibility Criteria 3
Eligible Rehabilitation Costs 3
Non-Eligible Costs 4
Terms and Conditions for
the Interest Subsidy Plan 4
Processing Applications and
Disbursing Funds 5
Disbursement of Interest Subsidy 7
Loan Review Committee (LRC) 9
Defaults 10
Subsidy Agreement 11
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
LOAN SUBSIDY PROGRAM FOR HOTEL REHABILITATION
GUIDELINES
INTRODUCTION
The Hotel Rehabilitation Program provides interest subsidies, resulting in low interest rehabilitation loans to
property owners of hotels in Miami Beach.
Through this program, the City will subsidize the interest rate on rehabilitation loans made by lenders which
agree to make such loans under the conditions specified in the following guidelines.
CITY'S REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS
The Department of Economic and Community Development shall make an initial determination as to whether
or not the applicant and the property are eligible for the interest subsidy plan as set forth in the guidelines.
The application will then be reviewed by the Loan Review Committee (LRC), a five member committee
appointed by the City, responsible for the review and selection of applications which will receive funding under
the program. If the application is approved by the LRC, the amount of interest subsidy will be estimated,a fund
commitment will be issued, and a reservation of funds will be made for the project.
Only applications which have been reviewed and approved by the LRC shall be eligible for a City of Miami
Beach interest subsidy.
INTEREST RATES AND SUBSIDY CALCULATIONS
The interest rate on loans will be subsidized to an effective rate necessary for the financial feasibility of the
project, up to 3 percent. The availability of funding will also effect the actual rate.
TERM OF SUBSIDY
The term of the interest subsidy shall not exceed five (5) years.
LENDER CRITERIA
Applicants must apply to a lender(s) of their choice to obtain a funding commitment for the project,and provide
them with the same information given to the City.
The lender must be a conventional financial institution who agrees to make a loan under the program
guidelines. It may be a federal or state regulated banking institution including federal or state chartered
commercial banks,mutual savings banks,savings and loan associations,municipal or publicly constituted pension
trusts, insurance companies or corporations, credit unions, or other financial institution which customarily
provides service or otherwise aids in the financing of mortgages located in the United States.
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It shall be the applicant's responsibility to bear all costs necessary to submit a loan application to a lender and
to pay for any cost incurred by the applicant if the loan application is not approved by the lender and/or the
LRC.
The lender must be able to provide a statement of condition.
LOAN CLOSINGS
Lenders shall be responsible for the preparation and execution of all loan closing documents, and shall notify
the applicant and the City of the date and location of the closing.All closings will meet the normal and standard
requirements for loans of a similar nature, as established by the lender and/or its attorneys.
PROPERTY QUALIFICATIONS
Any property to be considered for an interest subsidy, must meet the following:
* The property must be located within the boundaries of the City of Miami Beach.
* The property must be a purely transient hotel' or vacant upon application and after rehabilitation.
* The property cannot exceed two hundred and fifty (250) hotel rooms in size upon application.
* Hotel guest rooms must conform to size requirement specified in the City of Miami Beach's Zoning
Ordinance.
* The property must be in need of rehabilitation to comply with the applicable codes and ordinances
as determined by a City inspection.
* The rehabilitation of the property must be physically and financially feasible for such rehabilitation,
based primarily on the market potential of the property after rehabilitation;and,its projected income
sufficient to service the debt after all operating expenses for the property are paid.
* The property was not previously assisted through City programs.
1 Transient Hotel — A building containing a room or a group of
rooms, with ingress or egress which may or may not be through a
common lobby, intended for rental to transients on a day—to—day,
week—to—week, or month—to—month basis not to exceed thirty (30)
days during any one stay; and, not intended for use or used as a
permanent dwelling.
2 Hotel Unit Size Requirements:
* Local Historic District — 200 sq. ft.
* All Other Areas — 15% of units @ 300-335 sq. ft.
85% of units @335+ sq. ft.
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APPLICANT ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
• interest subsidymust meet the following eligibility criteria:
The applicant requesting an
' or a firm contract to purchase fee simple title to the subject
* The applicant must have fee simple title to,
property. In t
he case of a purchaser, the applicant must be able to demonstrate a financial commitment to
purchase the property as evidenced videnced bya sales contract or similar agreement with the present owner of the
' control of the property.At loan closing, the applicant must be
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in possession of the property, or
• _ in theproperty, demonstrated by a lease contract or similar
* Thea applicant must have a long-term leasehold
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agreement.
• satisfaction of the City,* The applicant must demonstrate to the its ability to provide any additional funds as y of the rehabilitation work
needed over and above the amount of the lender's commitment to assure completionsand ordinances.
so that the building being rehabilitated, will at a minimum, comply with the applicable code
ELIGIBLE REHABILITATION COSTS
• • be made onlywith respect to a property which needs to be
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include amounts for purposes other than meeting those requirements.
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Includable costs for labor and materials should be considered in the following order of priority:
. violations and/or conditions which may, in the opinion of the
* Incipient Violations - Improvements to correct /
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City, develop into hazardous conditions and/or code violations.
* Good and Readily Maintainable Condition - Improvements necessary to put the property and facilities in a
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condition which requires a minimal amount of
maintenance, and when appropriate, improvements which
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nts which are in addition to those required in applicable codes
* General Property Improvements - Improveme her ancillarycomponents. Such costs shall
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not exceed twenty percent (20%) of the total rehabilitation costs.
* Purchase, installation or repair of furnishings.
paidin preparing work write-ups, cost estimates,working drawings,
* Reasonable fees for professional services P P. , g tasks.
ns construction contract documents, supervision and other designated
specifications,
* An amount not to exceed ten percent (10%) maybe included in the loan as a contingency for any unforseen
includable construction costs.
* A reasonable and standard fee for loan points over and above the per annum interest rate charged by Lender.
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* Costs attributable directly to the preparation of loan instruments and any other out-of-pocket costs incidental
thereto,including,but not limited to:fees for recording and filing,credit reports,photographs,surveys,inspection
fees, abstracting and title reports, appraisal fees, current accruals, and legal fees.
NON-ELIGIBLE COSTS
The following costs cannot be included in the amount of the loan to be subsidized:
* Refinancing of existing mortgages.
* Purchasing of the property.
* New construction or expansion of the size of the structure.
* Delinquent taxes, insurance payments, liens, charges and assessments. It shall be the applicant's
responsibility to bring these payments current and to satisfy in full any liens, charges or assessments
against the property prior to loan closing.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE INTEREST SUBSIDY PLAN
This section sets forth the City of Miami Beach required terms and conditions for an interest subsidy.
Minimum and Maximum Loan Amounts
The minimum loan amount to be subsidized by the City shall include all costs necessary to bring the subject
property into compliance with applicable codes and ordinances.However,the total expenditure in rehabilitation
work shall be no less than$8,000 per room.The maximum loan amount shall be limited to the amount of funds
available for the program, and the feasibility of the project.
Points of Agreement
The applicant shall agree, as required by the related documents, to abide by all applicable City,County and State
regulations, and the following terms and conditions:
* Completion of Work-Assure that the rehabilitation work shall be carried out promptly and efficiently through
a written contract with the concurrence of the City, and completed within a certain time as established by the
City.
* In case of construction cost overruns, any additional funds needed to complete the project must be provided
by the applicant and/or the Lender,but in no way will the City be obligated to subsidize the additional amounts.
* Applicants may select their own contractor and do not have to use competitive bidding procedures.
Construction draws to the contractor shall be monitored and administered by the lender.
* Access to Property and Records - At any time during the rehabilitation period, designated personnel of the
City of Miami Beach shall have the right to inspect the rehabilitation work, contracts, materials, equipment,
payrolls and all records with respect to the project.
* Applicant's Inspector - The applicant shall be required to retain the services of a qualified inspector, i.e.,
licensed architect or professional engineer, who must periodically inspect the project and certify to the
Department of Economic and Community Development Division, on a monthly basis, the percentage of the
work completed in accordance with plans and specifications. The American Institute of
Architect's standards or equivalent, must be used for such certifications.
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In case the lender provides for such services(inspections and certifications),the applicant may be exempt,at the
discretion of the City, from this requirement.
The applicant is solely responsible for compensating this inspector for any services provided.
* Insurance -Maintain hazard,liability and flood insurance on the property in accordance with the requirements
of the lender and the City.
* Conflict of Interest -Allow no member of the City Administration, City employee, public official or member
of the State or County Government, who exercises any functions or responsibilities in connection with the
administration of the Program or approval of the project, to have any interest,direct or indirect,in the proceeds
of the interest subsidy payment,or in any contract entered into by the applicant for the performance of the work
financed, in whole or in part, with the proceeds of the rehabilitation loan.
* Transfer of the Property - Upon transfer of the property, there will be a provision for the new owner(s) to
re-apply for continuation of the interest subsidy.The application must be submitted prior to transfer of title;and,
written consent must be obtained from the City Manager, upon approval and recommendation by the LRC.
PROCESSING APPLICATIONS AND DISBURSING FUNDS
Application Submission Requirements:
An application for an interest subsidy under the program, must include the following:
a. Completed application form; and
b. Three Financial References
c. Proof of ownership (deed or sales contract) or long-term lease (lease agreement); and
d. Organizational documents (if other than individual); and
e. Description of proposed work - A written description of the rehabilitation work intended to be
accomplished to restore the property, identifying each item and setting forth methods to correct the
deficiencies; and
f.An itemized cost estimate showing the probable construction cost for each deficiency to be corrected;
and
g. Photographs of the property, to include exterior shots of all sides of the building, and interior shots
of the units which exhibit the need for work to be performed and the specific areas to be improved;
and
h. Two (2) sets of to-scale plans of the proposed project that include: site plan, floor plans, elevations,
and a survey; and
i. A non-refundable application fee of$250.00
The applicant's proposal will be reviewed by the LRC. If the proposal is approved by the LRC, the amount of
interest subsidy will be estimated, a funding commitment will be issued and a reservation of funds will be made
for the project.
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Lender's Commitment on the Project:
Applicants must apply to a lender(s) of their choice to obtain a funding commitment for the project.The lender
will, if feasible, issue a commitment letter to the applicant setting forth the terms and conditions of the loan. It
shall be the applicant's responsibility to bear all costs necessary to submit a loan application to any Lender and
to pay for any cost incurred by the applicant if the loan application is not approved by a lender and/or the LRC.
Reservation of City funds for an approved application will expire sixty(60) days from the date it was approved
by the LRC, unless the Economic and Community Development Department receives a written commitment
issued by a lender, acceptable to the City as to form and content, at which point, the City may grant up to a
thirty (30) day extension. (Refer to Item d. under Applicable Fees and Time Frames on page 7)
The terms and conditions of the lender's commitment should be substantially the same as those applicable to
unsubsidized loans, including, but not limited to, such matters as: submission requirements, prepayment
privileges, owner's equity, credit rating of applicants, and escrow accounts.
The City, will determine the amount of the interest subsidy payment necessary to reduce the loan rate to the
subsidized rate.
If the commitment issued by the Lender is insufficient to pay for the full cost of rehabilitation, then the work
write-up and cost estimate may be adjusted downward. After adjustment, however, the property must at a
minimum, conform to the applicable codes and ordinances, and any indicated requirement for additional funds
must be documented to the City's satisfaction and committed to the project.
Loan Closing Requirements:
All applications approved by a lender and the LRC for participation in the program shall be closed in strict
accordance with the terms and conditions of the lender's commitment, the City's commitment, the Subsidy
Agreement and within the time specified therein. However, before a loan closing may occur and the Subsidy
Agreement is executed by the City, the Economic and Community Development Department must receive and
approve the following:
* If applicable, approval of the proposed improvements from the State of Florida Historic Preservation Officer
(SHPO). For this purpose, the applicant will have to provide working drawings, photographs and certification
forms, as determined necessary by the SHPO.
* An EPA study or audit of the building.
* A copy of final approved plans and specifications for the rehabilitation of the project, by the City's Building
Department, which include proof of satisfaction of all variances required, and compliance with all local codes
and standards. Plans must also comply with the requirements of the City's Planning and Zoning Department.
* Building permits must be obtained, from the City's Building Department, as required by applicable City
Ordinance.Also,any other necessary permits and applicable approvals from any other governmental authorities
must be obtained, if required.
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* Copy of executed construction contract entered into by the applicant and a licensed General Contractor,which
includes commencement and completion dates,contract amount,scope of work and applicable federal regulations
and standards.
* Evidence, satisfactory to the City's Risk Manager, of proper insurance coverage.
* A revised cost breakdown, to include direct and indirect costs on the proposed work. The applicant must
provide the Economic and Community Development Department with a structural report of the building
prepared by an Engineer, along with a signed statement that the final cost estimate provides for any necessary
structural repairs to the building.
* A copy of the appraisal report that will be prepared for and used by the Lender.
* The applicant must provide assurances that it is current with the legal and financial obligations and/or
payments on the property, with the City.
* Documentation acceptable to the City, that the Lender will accept the interest subsidy from the City and will
provide a permanent loan, under the terms of the Program.
* Any other requirements determined necessary by the City.
The Lender will be responsible for preparing and effectuating the execution of all loan documents,including the
City's Subsidy Agreement, and recording same with the Clerk of the Circuit Court.
DISBURSEMENT OF INTEREST SUBSIDY
After loan closing and after a Notice to Proceed has been issued by the City, the interest subsidy will be
disbursed through a payment schedule acceptable to the City and to the lender.
Use of the Interest Subsidy by the Lender:
The interest subsidy payments disbursed by the City to the lender shall be applied to make up the difference
between the monthly payment based on the loan rate and the monthly payment based on the subsidized rate.
Cancellation and Refund of Subsidy Payments:
At its option, the City reserves the right to cancel and terminate the interest subsidy and request the return of
any unused funds to the City, by sending written notice of cancellation to the applicant and the lender at their
mailing address if: (1) for a period of 30 days from the execution of the Subsidy Agreement, the applicant shall
have failed or refused to cause the commencement of physical rehabilitation work on said property,or, (2) if the
applicant failed or refused to complete such work within a time specified in the City's documents, or, (3) if the
City or the lender determine that the purposes of the loan have been rendered impractical of fulfillment.Any
events of default pursuant to any applicable contract or law, will constitute a default to the terms and conditions
of the Program. The City's failure to exercise any rights or remedies to which it is entitled hereunder, shall not
be deemed a waiver thereof.
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Applicable Fees and Time Frames:
Any application submitted for an interest subsidy will be subject to the following:
a. An application fee of$250.00 is due at time of submission of the application to the Community
Development Division.
b.If the application is approved by the LRC, a commitment fee of$15.00 per each proposed unit is then
due, and the subsidy funds will be reserved for a period of sixty (60) days.
c. If the applicant is not able to obtain the required Lender's commitment letter within the specified
time, and wishes to apply to the Economic and Community Development Division for an extension
of time, a fee of$150.00 is due at the time of this request.
d. If the request for extension is approved by the LRC, an extension fee of$15.00 per each proposed
unit is then due, and the subsidy funds are reserved for an additional thirty (30) days.
e.If the applicant fails to meet its requirements during the extension period,then the City's commitment
expires. If the applicant desires to re-apply for the interest subsidy funds, a new application package
and fees must be submitted to the City.
f.At the time of closing, to occur no later than sixty(60) days after obtaining a firm commitment from
a Lender,at which time the Subsidy Agreement is executed, a closing fee of$15.00 per each proposed
unit is due.
Any other items to be brought before the LRC may require, at the discretion of the City, a fee of$250.00, in
order to be included as an agenda item.
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LOAN REVIEW COMMITTEE
This Section sets forth the role and responsibilities of the City's Loan Review Committee (LRC).
Members
The Loan Review Committee shall consist of five (5) members as follows:
* City Manager or a designated representative of the City Manager's Office;
* Economic and Community Development Department Director; and
* Three members from different private Lenders with offices located in the City, appointed by the City
Commission to serve for a one (1) year term.
The members will elect a chairperson, who will serve at the will of the Committee.All meetings shall be called
and set by the chairperson as needed,and shall be open to the public.Three (3) voting members shall constitute
a quorum necessary to hold a meeting or take any action.
The Economic and Community Development Director or a designated representative from the Economic and
Community Development Department shall act as a direct liaison between the applicant, the lender, the LRC,
and representatives of the City.
Duties and Responsibilities of the Loan Review Committee
The Loan Review Committee shall:
* Study proposals and review the property qualifications and eligibility of the applicant.
* If necessary, interview the applicant to obtain additional information about the proposal.
* Evaluate proposals and determine which proposals shall receive approval (reservation of funds) and specify
time frames and conditions for such commitment.
*Estimate the amount of interest subsidy needed to subsidize selected proposals and set the reservation of funds
for those projects.
* Review final proposals which have received commitments from lenders, and make adjustments to interest
subsidy reservations, if appropriate.
* Review and make recommendations on any requests made to the City for an assignment or material change
in any of the terms of the Subsidy Agreement, after loan closing.
* Periodically review these Guidelines and make recommendations to the City Commission for action.
The Loan Review Committee will have, at its discretion, the flexibility to ease and/or modify the guideline
criteria, depending on the respective needs of each applicant.
Applicability of City Resolutions and Regulations
All resolutions, rules, and regulations, enacted by the City regarding membership, attendance, removal of
members, voting and quorums, as amended from time to time, shall apply to the Loan Review Committee.
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DEFAULTS
The default of any loan subsidized under the program,shall be handled in accordance with the lender's normal
customary procedures and applicable lending guidelines.
Default by the Applicant on the Lender's Terms and Conditions of the Loan
In the event any applicant of a loan subsidized under the Program defaults on any of the terms and conditions
of the note, mortgage, or other loan documents and such default continues for a period of sixty (60) days, the
lender shall notify the City of the default and the City may, at its sole option and discretion, within thirty (30)
days of this notice, take whatever action is required to bring the loan current. If in the event the loan is not
brought current,or an agreeable settlement cannot be reached between the lender and the City,within the thirty
(30) day period, the lender and/or the City may take whatever measures are legal to secure payment of all or
part of the total outstanding debt.
Unused Prepaid Interest Subsidy
In the event of default by the applicant on the Lender's terms and conditions on the loan,or on the City's terms
and conditions on the Program,and the Lender forecloses on the subject property,any unused balance of interest
subsidy funds shall be returned to the City and the City shall have no further financial interest in the subject
property, nor any further responsibility, liability, duty or obligation to the applicant, Lender or any other party,
and the City shall be entitled to recover all such costs arising out of the default.
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LOAN SUBSIDY AGREEMENT
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ORIG LNAL
RESOLUTION NO. 91-20385
Approving the guidelines for the Hotel
Rehabilitation Loan Subsidy Program and
authorizing the appropriation of
$500,000 in legally available FY 91/92
Resort Tax proceeds for implementation
and administration of said program.